chillinoun [ C or U ]
plural chillies UK US chili plural chilies usuk/ˈtʃɪl.i/A2 the small, red or green seed case from particular types of pepper plant that is used to make some foods very hot and spicy:
Add 2 chopped red chillies.
Don't use too much chilli.
also chilli con carne a spicy dish of meat, onions, chillies or chilli powder, and usually beans:
His favourite food is chilli.
I've made a chilli for tonight.
More examples
- I added a couple of chillies to the stew.
- Cut the chillies open and remove the seeds.
- I bought a selection of red and green chillies.
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